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A rendering shows the proposed Trident Health System's proposed hospital in John's Island. (Rendering/Trident Health Center)
Dec 20, 2023

New health care operators could move in as South Carolina lifts Certificate of Need regulations

The state’s removal of a decades-old process for gaining approval for new medical facilities could make health care providers more nimble in serving patient needs, but also could bring in out-of-state competition, health care officials say …

Dec 13, 2023

Genesis Healthcare, Inc. Receives Prestigious HRSA Health Center Quality Leader Award for the Fourth Consecutive Year

Genesis Healthcare, a leading provider of healthcare services in South Carolina, proudly announces its receipt of the Gold Level Health Center Quality Leader Award from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) for 2023. This marks the fourth consecutive year that Genesis Healthcare has been recognized for its unwa[...]

Dec 11, 2023

Angela Yoon, DDS, appointed director of MUSC Hollings Center Center Biorepository and Tissue Analysis Shared Resource

Angela. J. Yoon, D.D.S., has been appointed as director of the MUSC Hollings Cancer Center Biorepository and Tissue Analysis Shared Resource, effective Dec. 1; she will oversee a growing collection of cancer-associated biospecimens that allow researchers to translate biological discoveries into prevention, diagnosis and treatmen[...]

Honorees in 12 categories were recognized during an event in Columbia, as SC Biz News expanded its Health Care Heroes program this year to include honorees from across the state. (Photos/Josh Pugh, Studio 601)
Dec 7, 2023

Meet SC Biz News’ 2023 Health Care Heroes (PHOTOS)

Honorees in 12 categories were recognized during an event in Columbia, as SC Biz News expanded its Health Care Heroes program this year to include honorees from across the state.

Dec 7, 2023

Morgan Bradham Promoted to COO for Palmetto Primary Care Physicians

Charleston, SC – Palmetto Primary Care Physicians’ (PPCP) board of directors is pleased to announce the recent promotion of Morgan Bradham to Chief Operating Officer (COO). Bradham has been a valued employee with PPCP full-time for 10 years, most recently as the Vice-President of Operations (VPO). Prior to her role as VPO, s[...]

Nov 30, 2023

Somerby Holiday Strings, Sip and Stroll

Somerby of Mt. Pleasant will host a Holiday event featuring the sounds of the Cello while strolling through the community to enjoy sumptuous fare and beverages. Somerby of Mt. Pleasant 3100 Tradition Circle Mt. Pleasant, SC 29466 Wednesday , December 6 4-6:30PM RSVP to Sheena Janse sheena.janse@somerbyliving.com 843-735-4726

Nov 28, 2023

ANNOUNCING: Meet the 2023 Health Care Heroes honorees

The 2023 class of Health Care Heroes, which will be honored at a recognition event Dec. 6 in Columbia, represents diverse talent, expertise and a commitment to excellence.

Nov 28, 2023

Kristine Sedra, MHL, BA, RN, CEN Named Associate Chief Nursing Officer for Live Oak Mental Health & Wellness

Live Oak Mental Health & Wellness, the first mental health hospital to open in South Carolina’s Lowcountry in more than 30 years, has named Kristine Sedra, MHL, BA, RN, CEN, Associate Chief Nursing Officer. Sedra has more than 30 years healthcare experience in a variety of leadership roles. Prior to joining Live Oak Me[...]

Nov 27, 2023

Summerville Medical Center welcomes Stephen Chandler as new Chief Executive Officer

Summerville, SC – Today Summerville Medical Center welcomes Stephen Chandler as the hospital’s new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Chandler has more than 10 years of healthcare administration experience, including his most recent role as Chief Operating Officer (COO) at HCA Healthcare’s Henrico Doctors’ Hospital in Richmo[...]

Nov 15, 2023

Trident Medical Center Earns Second Consecutive “A” from Leapfrog

Charleston, SC –Trident Medical Center has earned a second consecutive “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit watchdog that sets standards for excellence in patient care. Leapfrog assigns an “A,” “B,” “C,” “D” or “F” grade to general hospitals across the country based on[...]

Nov 2, 2023

LUX ~ A Medical Spa Senior Aesthetician Becomes Only Certified CoolSculpting Elite Master Clinician in the region

LUX ~ A Medical Spa Senior Aesthetician Becomes Only Certified CoolSculpting Elite Master Clinician in the region Susan Ciccarelli, a senior aesthetician with LUX ~ A Medical Spa, recently received certification to become a CoolSculpting Elite master clinician — the only aesthetician to receive this certification in the South [...]

Oct 25, 2023

South Carolina Health Programs Launch 5210 SC Campaign

The University of South Carolina’s Arnold School of Public Health, in partnership with the State Nutrition Action Coalition (SNAC) and the South Carolina Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program-Education (SNAP-Ed) programs, announces the launch of their 5210 South Carolina statewide campaign. This joint venture between the p[...]